Chideock, Bridport

A delightful four bedroom detached house in excellent condition throughout in a wonderful edge of village location, taking in far-reaching country views to Golden Cap and Thorncombe Beacon.

The Property - As the name suggests The Old Police House was originally the residence of Chideock’s resident Bobby. In the 1960s the police authority sold the property and subsequently, it has been modernised and extended.The current owners have made substantial improvements since their purchase in 2009 in all areas such as hallway,kitchen,bathrooms,flooring and a lovely bespoke solid oak gallery staircase.

What marks this house out from others however is its position which allows wonderful views over the surrounding countryside from Eype Down around to Langdon Woods with a 10 minute walk to the beach at Seatown.

The property is conventionally arranged around a substantial hallway on the ground floor and an equally light and airy landing on the first floor. On the ground floor, either side of the hallway, there is a living room, with a
sitting area to one end arranged around a fireplace fitted with a multifuel burner, double doors open onto the gardens to the front, and a formal dining area with uninterrupted views at the other end. To the other side of the hall is a second reception room currently used as a sitting room with a multifuel burner.

The kitchen is equipped with fitted cream shaker style range of floor and wall mounted units with granite work surfaces, a ceramic sink, integrated dishwasher, red AGA with gas hob and electric ovens, space for a tall
fridge/freezer. Continuity is provided throughout the ground floor with the use of engineered oak for the most part on the floors and attractive oak doors. An oak staircase rises to the first floor with the principal bedroom having an ensuite shower room and windows on two sides of the bedroom taking in the views towards the sea and the surrounding hills. The three remaining bedrooms have the use of a family bathroom equipped with both a bath and a shower. The property is in good decorative order throughout, has gas fired central heating, and is well insulated both in the walls and the roof space.

Outside - To the front of the property a five bar gate gives way to a substantial area of parking laid to hardstand and gravel with to one side access to a single garage. To the other side of the driveway there is an area of lawn edged by mature herbaceous and shrub planting. The rear gardens can be divided into two with a more formal area nearest the house with a paved terrace that provides an excellent private entertaining area during the summer months and is enclosed by a mixture of mature shrub and herbaceous planting. A pergola flanked by mature hedges gives way to a second less formal area of garden that is laid to lawn and punctuated by number of lovely trees including a walnut tree, several apple trees and a number of oak trees with to one end a vegetable patch.

Situation - Chideock is a popular West Dorset village, being just under a mile from Seatown and the renowned Jurassic coastline and Lyme Bay. Bridport is three miles away and is a bustling and vibrant market town with a history of rope-making. It has a variety of shops, public houses and restaurants catering for a range of tastes and is conveniently placed for Dorchester and Weymouth to the east and Axminster to the west. Walking, golfing, water sports and riding opportunities are plentiful in the area. The region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with road links along the A35 and mainline stations at Dorchester, Axminster and Crewkerne.

Services - Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.
Gas fired central heating.
Broadband speed: Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage: Network coverage is good both indoors and out.

Local Authority - Dorset Council:
Council Tax Band: E
EPC: C

Agent Note - The Old Police House has a right of way over Doghouse Lane, owned by Doghouse Farm.